Central West Leadership Academy vs Dubbo College South Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Central West Leadership Academy
Dubbo · Independent combined · K-12
158 students · ICSEA 1072
Dubbo College South Campus
Dubbo · Government high school · 7-10
687 students · ICSEA 864
| Measure | Central West Leadership Academy Dubbo NSW | Dubbo College South Campus Dubbo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #134 of 314 | #535 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #434 of 1,259 | #1444 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 158 | 687 |
| Girls / boys | 78 / 80 | 352 / 335 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 27 | 174 |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +172% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 864 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 59.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 20.9 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 46% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Dubbo 2830 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | theacademy.nsw.edu.au | dubbosouth-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Central West Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (61.4 vs 16.9).
- •Central West Leadership Academy has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 864), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dubbo College South Campus has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.5).
- •Dubbo College South Campus is the larger school with 687 students compared with 158.
- •Central West Leadership Academy has grown faster over five years (172% vs -9%).
- •Central West Leadership Academy is a independent school while Dubbo College South Campus is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central West Leadership Academy better than Dubbo College South Campus?
On the Success Index, Central West Leadership Academy ranks higher (61.4 vs 16.9 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central West Leadership Academy and Dubbo College South Campus?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Dubbo and Dubbo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Central West Leadership Academy has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dubbo College South Campus has 11.6.
How do Central West Leadership Academy and Dubbo College South Campus rank in NSW?
Central West Leadership Academy is 134th of 314 and Dubbo College South Campus is 535th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.